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10/10 Excellent
Paul
29 Mar 2024
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Gite Ferme d'Hougoumont
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Braine-l'Alleud, Walloon
- Lion's Mound1 min walk
- Brocante du Lion10 min walk
- Wellington Museum5 min drive
- Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
3 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Gite Ferme d'Hougoumont
A lodge on the Warteloo battlefield, imagine yourself sleeping in the heart of history.
The Hougoumont farm gite is a comfortable duplex apartment.
It is comfortably furnished and decorated in an English style where everything is there to remind you of the history of the place.
Located in the middle of the battlefield of the time, and with no close neighbors, your stay will be under the best hospices.
The Hougoumont farm is located in the town of Braine-l'Alleud, in the Walloon region, in Belgium, it stands in the middle of what was the field of the battle of Waterloo, the last battle of the Emperor Napoleon 1st . It is open to visitors and houses a lodge with a capacity of 4 to 5 beds.
The Hougoumont farm gîte is the ideal place to stay to discover the history of the Battle of Waterloo. You will be able to shine in the surroundings and visit all the historical sites of the surroundings.
This is a unique opportunity for you to spend the night in the middle of the field of Napoleon's last battle. It has 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4/5), a dining room - living room, an equipped kitchen, a shower room and a separate toilet.
Since spring 2020, an educational farm has also been installed there.
A message with arrival and departure instructions will be sent to you by the host a few days before your arrival.
The Hougoumont farm gite is a comfortable duplex apartment.
It is comfortably furnished and decorated in an English style where everything is there to remind you of the history of the place.
Located in the middle of the battlefield of the time, and with no close neighbors, your stay will be under the best hospices.
The Hougoumont farm is located in the town of Braine-l'Alleud, in the Walloon region, in Belgium, it stands in the middle of what was the field of the battle of Waterloo, the last battle of the Emperor Napoleon 1st . It is open to visitors and houses a lodge with a capacity of 4 to 5 beds.
The Hougoumont farm gîte is the ideal place to stay to discover the history of the Battle of Waterloo. You will be able to shine in the surroundings and visit all the historical sites of the surroundings.
This is a unique opportunity for you to spend the night in the middle of the field of Napoleon's last battle. It has 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4/5), a dining room - living room, an equipped kitchen, a shower room and a separate toilet.
Since spring 2020, an educational farm has also been installed there.
A message with arrival and departure instructions will be sent to you by the host a few days before your arrival.
Property manager
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Soirées en groupe
Pets
No pets allowed
No Pets
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Soirées en groupe
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Waterloo
Waterloo is home to this cottage. La Grand Place and Royal Palace of Brussels are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Avenue Louise. Ready for a night out? Consider Flagey and Forest National. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Braine-l'Alleud, Walloon
What's nearby
- Lion's Mound - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Brocante du Lion - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Wellington Museum - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
- Genval Lake - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
- Walibi Belgium - 21 min drive - 30.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min walk
- A Table! - 19 min walk
- Ô p'tit creux - 2 min drive
- Lunch Garden Waterloo - 19 min walk
- Le Bivouac de l'Empereur - 1 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Check-in
7.6/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Robert
25 Oct 2024
It was a joy to be able to stay at Hougoumont, facilities were of a high standard steeped in histor
Robert
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah
2 Mar 2024
A fantastic experience
Sarah
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10/10 Excellent
Anthony
21 May 2024
Studying history in comfort
Anthony
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10/10 Excellent
David
15 Apr 2024
Fantastic experience in a fantastic historical setting.
David
10/10 Excellent
Marie G., Saskatoon SK
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historically amazing and very private
Marie G.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good
Mireia
22 Mar 2024
We felt relaxed, calmed and cozy.
Mireia
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10/10 Excellent
Will
11 June 2024
Interesting stay in atmospheric surroundings.
Will
10/10 Excellent
Kate J.
18 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
History Alive!
Kate J.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
M B.
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
vrbo
M B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
YVES
6 Dec 2024
Séjour magnifique dans un cadre historique
YVES
10/10 Excellent
Ange N.
5 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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Ange N.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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